You think youve thought of everything, but its always better to be safe than sorry. Weddings, although theyre meant to be joyous, can often be very stressful. Heres some advice: make checklists. Although it may seem a tad corny, a wedding checklist can provide you with peace of mind. You wont have to wonder if everythings been taken care of. Youll be able to use each checklist as a confirmation. One of the most important wedding checklists is a wedding flower checklist. Consider your bouquets. Make sure you have the following bouquets: Brides bouquet, brides toss-away bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, Maid of Honors bouquet, and the flower girls bouquet or floral basket. While this may sound like a lot to consider AND arrange, weve only just begun! Corsages are required for the brides mother, the grooms mother, and the grandmothers of both the bride and groom. Well the ladies are taken care of, but what about the men? Do all the gentlemen have a boutonniere? Its tradition for the groom, the grooms best man, the ushers, ring bearer, the fathers (of the bride and groom), and both grandfathers to wear floral boutonnieres to the wedding ceremony. Typically, the colors of these flowers coincide with the corsages worn by the ladies. Finally, everyone in your immediate family and wedding party should have some sort of floral arrangement. Once youve confirmed that with your checklist, you can begin planning and confirming your floral decorations and centerpieces for the wedding. Start at the beginning: the rehearsal dinner. Youll most likely want a floral centerpiece for the table. If its an extended table with many family members, you may want to consider two centerpieces. Presentation is everything. Next, youll want to make sure that you have all of the flowers for your wedding reception. Some things to consider are: the head table centerpiece, gift table centerpiece, buffet table centerpiece, and bar centerpiece. You may also want to place a floral arrangement on the table that informs guests of their seating arrangements. In addition, some floral ideas such as aisle runners and floral headpieces can be considered. Believe it or not, many couples give thank you floral arrangements to their parents and out-of-town guests. Its become a very modern tradition that has been embraced by many young couples. Most importantly, dont forget to write down the number of centerpieces you will need to make a gorgeous impression. |
